Alright, I think I found the WORST food this weekend....Doggy BAG

[ruckusluvr]

i second it as rat food!
seriously, its popular to feed rats doggy bag dog food.
i used to have pet rats for 7 years, and most of my rat groups online fed doggy bag dog food.

yes, that is horrible dog food. i dont see how a dog can live on that.

[luvMyBRT]

All this makes me so sad. Stupid, stupid people. Poor, poor dogs.

[jdatwood]

We saw a similarly horrible food while we were getting groceries in Idaho.

The ONLY appropriate ingredient in it was meat & bone meal.

[baggie]

40 lbs. for $12 says it all. Makes me think sometimes about what is better, a dog to live and eat that and maybe/hopefully find the random protein, or not live at all. Quite sad in my opinion.

I tend to think if that's all you can afford to feed your pet it might not be the time for a pet.

However, I know raw feeders could say the same to me. If I don't have the time, money, desire, etc. to feed an appropriate diet to my dog.... I guess I just wonder where that line is.

[DaneMama]

I tend to think if that's all you can afford to feed your pet it might not be the time for a pet.

10000% agreed! If you cannot afford to properly take care of an animal that depends on you then you shouldn't take on the responsibility!

However, I know raw feeders could say the same to me. If I don't have the time, money, desire, etc. to feed an appropriate diet to my dog.... I guess I just wonder where that line is.

I'm an avid raw feeder and you would NEVER hear me say that to you. I have my opinions, but I keep them to myself. Just like if you have opinions that are best kept to yourself. That is how people treat each other with respect

[baggie]

Oh I know you wouldn't mama. And I'm not talking about posters here. I guess my point is where is the line drawn?

Say someone can only afford to feed a low/middle of the road kibble but gives that pet ample exercise and a loving family. What's better, giving the pet that or just a good diet? There are just so many pets that, imo, would benefit from the former. Know what I mean?

I know there is no perfect solution but it just sucks.

[CorgiPaws]

Oh I know you wouldn't mama. And I'm not talking about posters here. I guess my point is where is the line drawn?

Say someone can only afford to feed a low/middle of the road kibble but gives that pet ample exercise and a loving family. What's better, giving the pet that or just a good diet? There are just so many pets that, imo, would benefit from the former. Know what I mean?

I know there is no perfect solution but it just sucks.

I think that the line is fuzzy, to say the least.
That being said, there are pretty decent AFFORDABLE options.
I've had my dogs on Kirkland before, an acceptable food at about $.50/lb. If you can't afford to feed at least that....
what happens with vet bills?
heartworm preventative?
occasional boarding fees?
replacing toys?
wellness exams?

A loving home is of dire importance, but dog ownership is not cheap and it certainly is not free.


ETA: Don't get me wrong, I've totally been there. In fact, the first three months I had Champ, he ate Ol' Roy. Yes, it's what I could afford (and I didn't know nearly as much about dog food then)
In retrospect... did I have any business having that dog at that time, absolutely not. Thank God it was a temporary situation that passed quickly.

[DaneMama]

I think we can all draw the line of not to feed foods like the one in this thread, because even a low grade food is better. And with feeding lower quality or total crap foods eventually lead to more expensive vet bills....so? Saving money and feeding a cheap food initially is an expensive way to eventually pave to the vet's office. So if one cannot afford at least decent food for their animals, they sure can't provide adequate health care for them either. Right?

Before I fed raw, I used to feed Kirkland signature from Costco, because that is all I could afford. Did I know it wasn't the best money could buy? Sure. Did I know that it was a heck of a lot better than what most feed their dogs? Absolutely.

Right now, I feed what is considered the "kibbles and bits" of raw because the meat I feed isn't free range, antibiotic/hormone free, etc. Sometimes I can score this stuff, but its just too pricey to feed to my dogs. Do I know that I could feed them something more appropriate? Yes. But do I know what I am doing is better for them than a lot of others? You betcha. I always tell people to not be ashamed of what they feed because we all have our own opinions on what we think is best. This obviously excludes those who don't care enough to educate themselves on nutrition for the animals that depend their livelihood on us and choose to feed a cheap food because a company did a good job at selling their product.

[RCTRIPLEFRESH5]

I lOVE this review...

Dogs Love It and Thrive on It
Date: February 7, 2010
We have three large Anatolian Shepherds and they love this food. Some people may think that because it is so inexpensive that it is not that great. But my dogs are very active guarding our 120 acres and need good nutrition to do so. They are energetic and maintain their weight with bright coats and eyes. And it sure helps the budget when you are feeding that many pounds of dogs! One sack a week is all it takes and that is free fed in large buckets.


Jesus some people are so ignorant. Like do the freakin' research on what you feed your dog. You can go online to rate garbage, but byou can't google information on what makes a good, or bad food?!

where are you guys finding these reviews im only seeing 1 negative reviews. anyway at 12 dollars a week itll cost her around 52 dollars to feed all 3 of her dogs for a month....kinda sad when u realize it costs me that to feed shane canidae....with dog food price usually matters...although like others have said...4 health is better than a lot of named brands...

but kev i still have to say this is my opinion of worst....

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[kevin bradley]

where are you guys finding these reviews im only seeing 1 negative reviews. anyway at 12 dollars a week itll cost her around 52 dollars to feed all 3 of her dogs for a month....kinda sad when u realize it costs me that to feed shane canidae....with dog food price usually matters...although like others have said...4 health is better than a lot of named brands...

but kev i still have to say this is my opinion of worst....

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yeah, that one might actually be worse, RC.

Wow. unbelievable.